Informed Consent for Artificial Intelligence in Dermatology: Practicalities and Pitfalls

Abstract

Informed consent is a foundational cornerstone of modern healthcare interventions, and the use of artificial intelligence systems is not free from this requirement. A variety of contexts dictate how consent is approached and the level of explanation demanded for artificial intelligence employment, including the use of patient data for clinician support, diagnostics, model training and even autonomous decision making. How these systems are implemented will dictate the burden of detail to be provided, and as such, a robust informed consent process in artificial intelligence utilisation is critical for well-informed patient decisions, which develops trust within such systems in a modern healthcare landscape.